Family Induction Ceremony

Props Table, one blue, one gold, one white candle, all simi­lar in size and shape; a small white candle for each family;

long matches

CUBMASTER OR OTHER LEADER: As I look out on this audience, I see many different families. Each is unique in its background and experiences. All of you have come together into this pack to share a very important experience— participating in a program that is designed to give your son positive growth experiences in his life. By being here, you have shown your son that you support him in these experiences. He advances in this program because of the support and help he receives from the adults in his den and in his home.

Tonight, we are here to recognize our new families—Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts—and welcome them into our pack. As I call your name, please come forward with your son. (Calls out names. Families come forward and stand behind the table, facing the audience. Cubmaster lights the white candle first, then the blue and the gold candle from the white candle as each candle is referenced.}

The blue of this candle, like that of your uniform, stands for truth, loyalty, and the blue of the sky The gold of this candle, like that of the neckerchief, stands for sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Each of these candles has been lit by the white candle, representing your parents here and the important part that they play in Cub Scouting. Parents, please light a candle for your son as a symbol of the encour­agement and support you will be giving him as he moves along the Cub Scout trail. (Parents light white candles from the larger white candle.) Let us now welcome these families to our pack! (Everyone applauds.)

List each scout and their rank